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Pulley Foundation is a private corporation based in CINCINNATI, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1969. The principal officer is Us Bank. It holds total assets of $10.3M. Annual income is reported at $4M. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Kentucky, Missouri and Ohio. According to available records, Pulley Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $4M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $288K in 2020 to $950K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.1M distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $775K, with an average award of $69K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Kentucky and Missouri and Ohio. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Pulley Foundation is a Cincinnati, OH-based private foundation with approximately $10.3 million in assets. Because the previously associated website (pulley.org) belongs to an unrelated commercial entity, limited public information is available online. Prospective grantees should research the foundation through IRS 990-PF filings available on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer or Candid/GuideStar using EIN 23-7009545. Direct outreach via mail to the foundation's registered address in Cincinnati may be necessary.
Based on IRS filings, the Pulley Foundation holds approximately $10.3 million in assets. Without web-based data, specific grant amounts, frequency, or funding priorities cannot be confirmed. Review the foundation's 990-PF Schedule of Grants to identify typical grant sizes and recipient organizations.
Among Cincinnati-area private foundations in the $10M asset range, the Pulley Foundation is a mid-sized funder. Comparable foundations in the region include other family foundations that typically focus on local community needs, education, or arts and culture. Without detailed program data, a precise peer comparison is not possible.
No recent activity could be determined from web sources since the associated website was misattributed to an unrelated commercial entity. Check the most recent 990-PF filing for current grant activity.
Given the limited public information available: (1) Start by reviewing the foundation's most recent IRS 990-PF filing to understand their giving patterns and priorities. (2) Identify past grantees from Schedule I of the 990-PF to see if your organization aligns with their funding history. (3) If your organization has received funding from similar Cincinnati-area foundations, mention those relationships. (4) Consider reaching out via mail to the foundation's registered address to inquire about application procedures.
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Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Based on IRS filings, the Pulley Foundation holds approximately $10.3 million in assets. Without web-based data, specific grant amounts, frequency, or funding priorities cannot be confirmed. Review the foundation's 990-PF Schedule of Grants to identify typical grant sizes and recipient organizations.
Pulley Foundation has distributed a total of $4M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $69K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $775K.
The Pulley Foundation is a Cincinnati, OH-based private foundation with approximately $10.3 million in assets. Because the previously associated website (pulley.org) belongs to an unrelated commercial entity, limited public information is available online. Prospective grantees should research the foundation through IRS 990-PF filings available on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer or Candid/GuideStar using EIN 23-7009545. Direct outreach via mail to the foundation's registered address in Cincinnati m.
Pulley Foundation is headquartered in CINCINNATI, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia B Illick | TRUSTEE/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathryn B Hendrickson | TRUSTEE/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dorothy W Browning | TRUSTEE/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Janet L Houston | TRUSTEE/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Virginia J Browning | TRUSTEE/VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1M
Total Assets
$10.5M
Fair Market Value
$19.9M
Net Worth
$10.5M
Grants Paid
$950K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$941K
Total: $9.7M
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$4M
Average Grant
$69K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayswood Foundation IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Maysville, KY | $250K | 2021 |
| Washington Opera HousePROGRAM SUPPORT | Maysville, KY | $435K | 2023 |
| Tom Browning Boys & Girls ClubPROGRAM SUPPORT | Maysville, KY | $275K | 2023 |
| Central Institute For The DeafENDOWMENT FUND | St Louis, MO | $100K | 2023 |
| Webster UniversityPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $50K | 2023 |
| Opera Theatre Of St LouisPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Playhouse In The ParkPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $25K | 2023 |
| St Louis Zoological ParkPROGRAM SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Missouri Botanical GardenPROGRAM SUPPORT | Saint Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Hope IncPROGRAM SUPPORT | Maysville, KY | $10K | 2023 |
| Kentucky Gateway Museum CenterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Maysville, KY | $5K | 2023 |
| St Patrick'S ChurchPROGRAM SUPPORT | Maysville, KY | $5K | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Shakespeare CompanyPROGRAM SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $25K | 2020 |